Full Heparin Reversal With Protamine After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Full Heparin Reversal With Protamine After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Protamine sulfate is widely used to reverse unfractionated heparin during transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), but the optimal reversal strategy remains uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis…
read more

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Mixed Aortic Valve Disease Versus Predominant Aortic Stenosis

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Mixed Aortic Valve Disease Versus Predominant Aortic Stenosis
Abstract We sought to evaluate survival of patients with mixed aortic valve disease (MAVD) versus predominant aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). This was a study-level meta-analysis…
read more

Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of Subclinical Valve Thrombosis After TAVR in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis

Jun 16, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of Subclinical Valve Thrombosis After TAVR in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis
Subclinical valve thrombosis, radiographically defined as hypo-attenuated leaflet thickening (HALT) on computed tomography angiography (CTA), may impact bioprosthetic valve durability and outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). This study…
read more

Comparison of Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation Following Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure in Adult Patients With Sinus Rhythm, Post-ablation Sinus Rhythm, and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

Jun 16, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Comparison of Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation Following Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure in Adult Patients With Sinus Rhythm, Post-ablation Sinus Rhythm, and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
Abstract The changes in tricuspid regurgitation (TR) following transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, in relation to preprocedural cardiac rhythms, remain unknown. This study aimed to assess sequential changes in…
read more

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Chronic Kidney Disease: From Pathophysiology to Treatment

Jun 16, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Chronic Kidney Disease: From Pathophysiology to Treatment
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is an increasingly prevalent subtype of heart failure. It is characterized by a heterogeneous clinical phenotype, a less understood pathophysiology, and multifactorial etiologies….
read more

Aortic Arch Morphology and Cerebrovascular Accidents After Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Jun 16, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Aortic Arch Morphology and Cerebrovascular Accidents After Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Abstract Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remain a major concern. However, the impact of aortic arch morphology has not been investigated in this context. To address…
read more

Predictors of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Patients With Raphe-Type Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis Undergoing TAVR

Jun 16, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Predictors of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Patients With Raphe-Type Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis Undergoing TAVR
There are limited data regarding predictors and impact of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) among patients with raphe-type bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The aim…
read more
Get Clinical Tree app for offline access